Prediction Preston North End vs Cardiff City Season 2024/2025 – Betting Tips for the Championship on April 8, 2025

As the Championship continues to heat up, Preston North End prepares to host Cardiff City at the historic Deepdale stadium. With only a handful of matches left in the regular season, the stakes couldn't be higher for both teams. Preston, currently sitting in 14th position with 48 points, looks to secure a positive outcome to begin an upward trend in performance, while Cardiff, struggling in 22nd place with only 41 points, desperately needs points to fight against relegation.

Recent Form and Trends

Preston has shown a mixed bag of results in recent outings. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Stoke City, but prior to that, they faced two defeats and notched one victory against Portsmouth. With ten wins, 18 draws, and 12 losses under their belt this season, they've managed to score 40 goals while conceding 47, showcasing a competent but inconsistent attacking and defensive line.

Cardiff City is also experiencing a battling season, having drawn their last match against Queens Park Rangers and the preceding match against Sheffield Wednesday. They have managed to secure only nine wins this entire season with the same amount of draws and significantly high losses (17). With 43 goals scored but an alarming 63 conceded, their defense has been notably weak, which will be a concern against Preston's home advantage.

Head-to-Head Insights

The previous encounter between these two teams saw Cardiff coming out on top with a decisive 2-0 victory. While that gives them a psychological edge, this matchup could unfold differently given their positions in the league. Preston will look to overturn that past defeat and capitalize on their home field advantage, where they have recorded 22 goals scored at Deepdale this season.

Betting Suggestion

Looking at the odds, Preston is slightly favored to win today with odds at 2.20, giving them a 45.45% win probability. Meanwhile, Cardiff's odds for a win stand at 3.10, a reflection of their struggle this season. With a draw also a viable outcome at odds of 3.50, we suggest targeting the home win market. Given Preston's home form and Cardiff's defensive vulnerabilities, a wager on Preston North End to win is a solid bet. Expect an exciting matchup with both teams fighting with intensity, but ultimately, home ground advantage might come into play here, clinching the necessary points for the hosts as they look to finish the season strong.